Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring

Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring is a spring in Rabat, Malta Island. Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring is situated nearby to the locality Ta’ Ċiċivetta, as well as near Ta’ Laknija.

Places of Interest

Highlights include St. Paul’s Cathedral and Verdala Palace.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Church

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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul, commonly known as St Paul's Cathedral or the Mdina Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Mdina, Malta, dedicated to St. St. Paul’s Cathedral is situated 3 km east of Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring.

Verdala Palace

Castle

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Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. Verdala Palace is situated 3 km southeast of Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring.

Domvs Romana

Museum

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The Domus Romana, stylized as the Domvs Romana, is a ruined Roman-era house located on the boundary between Mdina and Rabat, Malta. It was built in the 1st century BC as an aristocratic town house within the Roman city of Melite. Domvs Romana is situated 2½ km east of Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dingli and Ras id-Dawwara.

Dingli

Village

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Dingli is a village in the Western Region of Malta. It is 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 230 metres above sea level, near the highest point of Malta.

Ras id-Dawwara

Locality

Ras id-Dawwara is a geographical area in Rabat, Malta, on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level.

Imtarfa

Village

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Mtarfa is a small town in the Northern Region of Malta. It was considered to be a suburb of Rabat until 2000, when it became a separate local council. It is twinned with the village of Pumpherston, Scotland. Imtarfa is situated 3 km northeast of Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring.

Ħofret ir-Rizz Spring

Type: Spring
Also known as: “Hofret ir-Rizz Spring”
Category: body of water
Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.87722° or 35° 52′ 38″ north

Longitude

14.37278° or 14° 22′ 22″ east

Elevation

172 metres (564 feet)

Open location code

8F7PV9GF+V4

GeoNames ID

2564603

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Ta’ Baldu and Fiddien Bridge.

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